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Sophie Kaplan

skaplan@washingtontimes.com

Sophie Kaplan was a metro reporter for The Washington Times.

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks during a news conference in Annapolis, Md., Friday, April 10, 2020. Hogan provided several updates on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, including key budget actions and efforts to bolster the process to apply for unemployment. Adjutant General Major Gen. Timothy Gowen listens at right. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Larry Hogan orders hiring freeze in Maryland

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday ordered all Maryland agencies to immediately implement a hiring and spending freeze, with exceptions for coronavirus-related expenses and payroll.

April 10, 2020
In this file photo, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks about the District's coronavirus response at a news conference, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Flags across the District to fly at half staff

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Friday ordered flags to fly half-staff across the city to honor those who have died from coronavirus and the two Metropolitan Police officers who died this week.

April 10, 2020
D.C. Jail (File photo)

Federal court appoints investigators for D.C. Jail

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday appointed two investigators to examine the D.C. Jail to ensure that inmates and staff are protected during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a court document.

April 9, 2020
This March 12, 2020 file photo shows Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, front, gesturing during a news conference as House speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, right, and Secretary of Public safety Brian Moran, left, look on at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. Northam plans to delay some long-sought Democratic priorities until more is known about how the pandemic will affect the economy, pushing back decisions on whether to give teachers and state workers raises, freeze in-state college tuition, and implement other new spending in the budget lawmakers passed only last month. Clark Mercer, the governor's chief of staff, said Tuesday, April 7, 2020 that too little is known about the impact on state revenues to move ahead now with billions of dollars in new spending, much of which would carry over into future years. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia governor reschedules primary elections

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday delayed June's primary elections by two weeks and asked the General Assembly to push back May's elections to November due to the coronavirus.

April 8, 2020
Antoine Saint-eyr covers jumbo crab legs with ice at Captain White's fresh seafood market at The Wharf along the Washington Cannel in Washington, Thursday, July 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) **FILE**

Wharf fish market closed by D.C. government

The D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs closed the fish market at the Wharf Saturday night after crowds of people were there this weekend not social distancing.

April 5, 2020
The D.C. Metro system was built as a "modern miracle" that "remains the secret to our region's success," said council member Charles Allen, who is proposing legislation to give city residents $100 a month on their SmarTrip cards. (Associated Press/File)

Metrorail to close at 9 p.m. starting next week

Metrorail will close at 9 p.m. every day starting Monday, as the Washington area's transit service further reduces hours as it deals with fewer riders as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

April 3, 2020